Trans Colorado Flight 2286 Incident Analysis

The video details a flight from Denver to Durango, highlighting the crew's preparations, flight path, and challenges faced during landing. Due to bad weather, the flight is delayed, and the crew encounters visibility issues during landing, leading to a crash that results in casualties.

What was the weather like on the evening of the flight?

• Cold and snowy

• Warm and sunny

• Rainy and windy

• Cold and clear

What was the destination of Trans Colorado Flight 2286?

• Denver

• Durango

• Casper

• Riverton

Why was the crew running late for their flight?

• Air traffic control problems

• Technical issues

• Bad weather

• Passenger delays

Who was responsible for operating the controls during the flight?

• Both pilots

• First Officer Ralph Harvey

• Captain Steven Silver

• The air traffic controller

What geographical feature did the flight pass over on its way to Durango?

• The Great Plains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Southern Rocky Mountains

• The Grand Canyon

What was unique about the air traffic control situation at Durango Airport?

• It had no air traffic control

• It was controlled from Denver

• It was controlled from Durango

• It was automated

Which runway was the crew planning to land on at Durango Airport?

• Runway 3-0

• Runway 2-0

• Runway 4-0

• Runway 1-0

What problem did the pilots encounter during landing?

• Engine failure

• Runway visibility issues

• Communication loss

• Fuel shortage

How many people were on board the flight?

• 9

• 15

• 12

• 17

How many people lost their lives in the crash?

• 5

• 9

• 17

• 12